Real Madrid captain, Karim Benzema, has been named UEFA Player of the Year.
The Frenchman received the prize in advance of group mate Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City.
Benzema crowned the scoring charts remaining season withinside the Champions League with 15 goals.
The 34-year-vintage is the new preferred to win the Ballon d’Or award later this year.
Benzema performed a key position as Madrid gained LaLiga name this year, completing thirteen factors in advance of Barcelona.
He has scored 35 instances in 37 video games as Carlo Ancelotti’s guys lifted 4 trophies already in 2022.